maltodextrine and polydextrose were used to replace shortening in biscuits, and the
sensory evaluation results showed that the colour and appearance of
the biscuits improved when fat was replaced with this carbohydrates
at 50% and 60% levels. However, the texture, taste and flavour significantly
decrease when the fat was replaced by both maltodextrine and polydextrose pointing out that it was not easy to replace the lubricity,
flavour or taste imparted by fat in biscuits formulation by replacing it.
Therefore, the type or amount of fat may produce significant changes
in the physical properties of food products